Inside scoop

Radio Control Car Action, Jul 2001 by Chianelli, Chris

new releases * industry insight * hot news * absurdities * etc

PRO-LINE TRUCK STUFF 2001 GMC Sierra Body for RC10GT

The newest Pro-Line shell is engineered for an extra-slammed fit on Associated's RC10GT Factory Team truck. It includes window masks, decals and an add-on spoiler with mounting hardware.

Sneaking Power Out the Back Door

Trinity/Picco Rear-Exaust Engine

Back in October, Trinity annonced it would introduce a rear-exhaut Picco, 12 racing engine, and here it is! The new Picco P12 and P15 rear-- exhaust engines feature a new block design cast in a new foundry to improve the quality of the material used in the engine blocks and help them endure the rigors of the most demanding nitro racing, Picco is the only engine manufacturer with a high -performance.15 engine, and now it's the only one that has a competition .15 rear-exhaust engine. Specs and performance data were unavaliable at press time, but it's anticipated that these engines will produce more power than their side-exhaust counterparts.

Picco small-block engines, distributed by Trinity Products, 36 Meridian Rd., Edison, NJ 08820; (732) 635-16000; www.teamtrinity.com

More MAXX Rubber

The Maxx Road Rage, Maxx Paddle and Maxx Step-Pin are the newest additions to Pro-Line's Maxx-truck tire line. The Maxx Road Rage includes oversize foam inserts and fits stock Maxx wheels (or any aftermarket Maxx rim, including Pro-Line's Outback hoops). The Paddle and Step-Pin tires should have the same features and should be available soon- computer illustrations are all I could score for now!

Pro-Line, P.O. Box 456, Beaumont, CA 92223; (909) 849-- 9781; www.pro-lineracing.com.

Trax,xas On-board Temperature Gauge

If this Traxxas temperature gauge looks familiar, that's because it's made for Traxxas by MIP (and that means it's made in the good ol' USA). The gauge uses an engine-- mounted sensor loop to measure temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit, and the gauge can be switched off to conserve battery life.

Traxxas Switches to Novak-power!

NOVAK-DESIGNED ESC TO REPLACE E-MAXX'S VX1 2

Electronic speed control monolith Novak and Maxx manufacturer Traxxas have teamed to revise the E-Maxx with a new heavy-duty speed controller. The Novak-designed and built ESC will be called "EVX" and will be included with the E-Maxx as a running change. The EVX will be sold and warrantied exclusively through Traxxas as a Traxxas part. Novak has equipped the EVX with many proprietary Novak features, including speed-sensing Smart Braking technology, programmable functions, three drive profiles, thermal-overload protection, One-Touch Set-Up and high-power servo output. The cell capacity is unchanged; the EVX will handle 12 cells in series. We'll test one as soon as we can!

Traxxas Corp., 12150 Shiloh Rd., Dallas, TX 75228; 1972) 613-3599; www.traxxas.com.

Team Kinwald RC1OGT options Sure, Brian drives for Losi, but Team Kinwald parts aren't just for Losi cars. The latest batch from the Kinwald/Titan Tech connection includes a whole bunch of Associated RCIOGT items, such as an adjustable engine mount/brace for all bump-start .12 to .15

Kinwald Caught with Associated Parts! engines, universal servo mounts (that you can use in other vehicles, too) and heavyduty parts including nose-tube mounts, rear bulkhead, rear

lower shock mounts and transmission brace. 4W V AP ,

Trinity Products Inc., 36 Meridian Rd., Edison, NJ 08820; (732) 635-1600; www.teamtrinity.com.

TRINITY GLOW PLUG/MAXX WHEEL NUT WRENCH

If you don't have a Traxxas Maxx or a nitro car, you're excused for thinking "Big whoop-an 8mm nutdriver." But if you do have a Maxx-especially a T-Maxx-then you know that a solid 8mm nutdriver to fit the axle nuts and glow plug is like gold! With its precision steel socket, machined-aluminum handle and tasteful 0-ring accents, this one from Trinity is the most deluxe driver you can get.

Powerful Pro Performance Parts and Chevy Style from HPI

RS4 Pro 3 options * Chevy Camaro SS shell

THE NEW PRO 3 IS RACE-READY OUT OF THE BOX, but there's always room for improvement-hence, these hop-ups from HPI. Basically, we're looking at drive-train and suspension-tuning parts and some style factors, as well.

* PRO LINEAR SPRINGS. These fall between HPI's 6849 Pink and the 6751 Orange Pro Linear Springs for nitro cars.

* FRONT ONE-WAY DIFFERENTIAL "One-way differentials are best used on very high-grip racing surfaces and allow the front wheels of the car to have more grip and 'pull' the car through the exit of a turn with more power than a ball differential," says HPI.

* PURPLE ONE-WAY FRONT BELT PULLEY. This unit gives you the benefits of a one-way drive system and retains the ability to adjust the front ball differential. You can also use the one-way pulley and one-way diff together

The purple-anodized aluminum heat-sink motor plate and MIP CVDs need no introduction. The motor plate is finned to increase cooling, and the aluminum CVDs trim some rotating mass when used to replace the plated-steel CVDs included as stock.

And the Camaro? It's a 200mm shell complete with overspray film, window masks, plenty of vinyl decals and two wings: street scale (shown), and high downforce for extra racing performance. The SS bodywork is officially licensed, and it looks killer-you knew that.